Discover Steampunk

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Sunrise Science

April 23 at 8 a.m.

Science After Dark: Prehistoric Party

May 10

5–8 p.m.

Secrets of the Sea

Now Showing

Curious Minds of All Ages!

Science is everywhere, but sometimes discovery needs a guide. Check out our exhibitions, films, labs, makerspaces, events and much more. We're your quirky partner that's here to help you explore the most wonderfully random STEM topics.

Today's Dome Shows

Buckle your seatbelt because it's time to explore our incredible Earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos in The Dome! 


11 a.m.
Secrets of the Sea

12 p.m.
Forward to the Moon

2 p.m.
Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

3 p.m.
Secrets of the Sea

Today's Live Science

Watch and engage with a Museum educator who demonstrates amazing scientific experiments.


10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Build a Better Green Challenge

1 p.m.
SPIKE™ Coding

1:30 p.m.
Rat Basketball

2 p.m.
SPIKE™ Coding

2:30 p.m.
Science on a Sphere

Washed out picture of the main hall at the Science Museum of Virginia
Dome screen showing space images.
Starry Sky

The Dome

​The Dome features live astronomy shows and giant screen films on one of the most technologically advanced digital planetarium theaters in the world.

Blog

Energy Technology
Posted: April 18, 2024

Star Power ... the Next Energy Source?

Our Sun is a star, and this ball of hydrogen gas gives off the massive amounts of energy that allows life to thrive on Earth thanks to nuclear fusion. With the growing need for other sources of sustainable and low carbon emission-producing energy, scientists ask, “could it be written in the stars?”

Power Plant worker is wearing a hard hat and yellow vest while reviewing information on a tablet
Washed out picture of an exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia